A channel power equalising WDM link using twincore EDFAs has been investigated. Non-divergent and self regulating propagation of 4 wavelength channels is demonstrated in a 910 km link employing 14 twincore EDFAs. The inhomogeneous properties of the gain of this new amplifier type are analysed.

Abstract

A channel power equalising WDM link using twincore EDFAs has been investigated. Non-divergent and self regulating propagation of 4 wavelength channels is demonstrated in a 910 km link employing 14 twincore EDFAs. The inhomogeneous properties of the gain of this new amplifier type are analysed.